Category Archives: Press Releases & Statements

Borough President Diaz Holds First Bronx Senior Center Directors Appreciation Luncheon

 Borough President Diaz Holds First Bronx Senior Center Directors Appreciation Luncheon Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography…

Borough President Diaz Holds First Ever Bronx Health & Wellness Summit

 Borough President Diaz Holds First Ever Bronx Health & Wellness Summit Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography…

Borough President Diaz and AT&T Present Grants to Little Leaguers at Yankee Stadium

 Borough President Diaz and AT&T Present Grants to Little Leaguers at Yankee Stadium Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation…

Statement from Borough President Diaz

 Statement from Borough President Diaz Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough President Diaz Deputy…

Borough President Diaz to Join ‘Hands Across the Concourse’

 Borough President Diaz to Join ‘Hands Across the Concourse’ Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Paid Sick Leave Compromise

 Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Paid Sick Leave Compromise Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth…

Statement from Borough President Diaz RE: Marriage Equality/Defense of Marriage Act

“After considerable deliberation and introspection, I support marriage equality. “My decision, which comes after years of thought and reflection on the issue, is informed by the experiences I have had with close friends, family and loved ones. “For example, my chief-of-staff, Paul Del Duca, has for decades worked to help the people of this City.…

Testimony of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. Before the City Council Committee on Civil Service and Labor RE: Intro 98, A.K.A. ‘Paid Sick Leave’ Legislation

Good morning. I would like to thank Council Member Michael Nelson, chairman of the Committee on Civil Service and Labor, and all the Council Members in attendance here today for hosting me as we discuss this incredibly important issue, Intro 97, otherwise known as the “Paid Sick Leave” legislation. In October, I stood on the…

Borough President Diaz Hosts Annual Irish Heritage Month Celebration

On Thursday, March 21, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual celebration of Irish Heritage Month at the Rambling House in Woodlawn. Pictured with Borough President Diaz are honorees (l to r) Frank O’Hara, vice president, Cactus Holdings; James McQuade, owner, Schuyler Hill Funeral Parlor; and Noreen Lydon O’Donoghue, director of marketing and…

Borough President Diaz Celebrates Women’s History

 Borough President Diaz Celebrates Women’s History Press Releases & Statements En Español Departments Borough Operations Budget Community Boards Boards and Directors Membership Resources Responsibilities Community Services Constituent Services Education Health and Human Services Planning and Development Development Reports Environment and Open Space Housing and Community Development Transportation ULURP Topography Youth About Borough President Diaz…